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Member Perks: New Britain Museum of American Art Member Swap

  In celebration of our reciprocal partnership, the New Britain Museum of American Art and the Mattatuck Museum are offering a “Member Swap” guided tour on July 14. The NBMAA is hosting Mattatuck Museum Members for a private tour of their “From the Vault: Post-War to Contemporary Art” Exhibition. 20 Spots available. Members need to register in advance with Ryan Flanders at ryan@mattmuseum.org or 203-753-0381 x123.

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In celebration of our reciprocal partnership, the New Britain Museum of American Art and the Mattatuck Museum are offering a “Member Swap” guided tour on July 14. The NBMAA is hosting Mattatuck Museum Members for a private tour of their “From the Vault: Post-War to Contemporary Art” Exhibition. 20 Spots available.
Members need to register in advance with Ryan Flanders at ryan@mattmuseum.org or 203-753-0381 x123.

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